SDR 96ZZZX3394

Service difficulty report · Igniter · Amd FALCON900

Difficulty date
June 4, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N523AC
Make and model
Amd FALCON900
Aircraft serial
139
Engine
Garrtt TFE7315BR
Part
Igniter
Part number
CH31815
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine Igniter
Part time
852 hours
Component
Champion
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE IGNITER FIRING TIP OF THE CENTER ELECTRODE WAS FOUND LOOSE. THE IGNITER IS AN EXTENDED LIFE IRIDIUM IGNITER. THIS WAS A NON-SERIALIZED IGNITER, BUT THE 'TST' INDICATES PREVIOUS SPECIAL TESTING FOR LOOSE CENTER ELECTRODE WAS COMPLIED WITH BY CHAMPION, THE MANUFACTURER.